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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 8 months later than the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS scores vs the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX170 IS Fujifilm T500 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SX170 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS offers outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than average in class (136g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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